Learn About Mouthguards

Mouthguards can be custom made for your mouth by your orthodontist. However, if you can’t afford a custom-made mouthguard, you should still wear a stock mouthguard or a boil-and-bite mouthguard from the drugstore.

Protecting Your Braces

A properly fitted mouthguard may be especially important for people who wear braces. A blow to the face could damage the brackets or other fixed orthodontic appliances. A mouthguard also provides a barrier between the braces and your cheek or lips, which will help you avoid injuries to your gums and cheeks.

If you're an athlete and a patient at Quest Johnson Orthodontics, talk to Dr. Quest or Dr. Johnson about selecting a mouthguard that will provide the right protection for you. Although some mouthguards only cover the upper teeth, our team may suggest that you use a mouthguard on the lower teeth if you have braces on these teeth.

Also, be sure to remember if you have a retainer or other removable appliance, do not wear it during any contact sports. For more information give us a call our Mooresville office at 317-834-4933 or our Elwood office at 765-552-5461.